Celtic have held private talks with Liel Abada after the Green Brigade’s support of Palestine attracted controversy in his homeland.
Injured Abada was spotted visiting Parkhead on crutches on Monday and met with club officials but is understood to have missed James Forrest’s testimonial dinner. Football Scotland can reveal the Israeli winger, 22, spoke with members of the Hoops boardroom after supporters showed their solidarity by unfurling Palestinian flags during their fixture against Kilmarnock.
Celtic fans have previously shown support for the Palestinian cause at games but this weekend in particular came under the microscope after the Israeli death toll hit more than 700 innocent civilians following a targeted attack.
The statement read: “Banners displayed in a section of Celtic Park prior to Saturday’s game do not represent the views of Celtic Football Club and we disassociate ourselves from them. We condemn the display of such messages at Celtic Park.
